AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCyber & Fraud: Westpac warns scams are now an “arms race” as criminals weaponise AI for more personalised attacks, with Australians losing over $2b to scams in 2025 and banks trying to keep up. Data Breach: Origin Energy confirms a wider cyber incident affecting about 5 million customers, with bank/credit card details among exposed data—customers are urged to check accounts. Regulation & Risk: Carlyon Ward says outdated or vague commercial contracts are still the biggest avoidable legal risk for Australian businesses heading into 2026, pointing to rising enforcement in construction, franchising and employment. Banking & Markets: ASX is hit by global tariff fears and oil volatility, while investors watch interest-rate pressure. Fintech: Revolut moves closer to big-four competition after securing an Australian banking licence and launching as a licensed bank. Energy & LNG: Argent LNG gets long-term US authorisation to export 25 MTPA of LNG for 20 years, a reminder of how global energy policy can swing investment flows.
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